The disgraced official I took care of was actually Zhu Houcong's childhood friend.

As a princess, she was like a caged bird from childhood, with no freedom whatsoever. She envied Tang Bohu's unrestrained and carefree life, and his ability to roam the world.

Over the years, she had always thought about Tang Bohu, but now that she was married, she naturally had to focus on being a good wife and mother.

Until a few days ago, Princess Deqing was overjoyed to learn that Tang Bohu had appeared in the capital and wished she could go to Zuixianlou that very day.

But she knew very well that it was inappropriate for her to go there, given her status.

As a widowed princess, everything she did was inconvenient.

She pondered for many days and at the same time had people investigate Tang Bohu and Zhou Chu.

After learning about Zhou Chu's misdeeds, and then looking at her own second son, who was also thirteen or fourteen years old, Princess Deqing wanted nothing more than to beat Lin Zhi to death.

However, having Zhou Chu teach his unruly son is a good idea.

As for Tang Bohu? Who doesn't know about Tang Bohu's womanizing ways?

Although Princess Deqing viewed Tang Bohu through a very biased lens, she had to admit that while Tang Bohu might have been very suitable for teaching calligraphy and painting, he would never have guided her son onto the right path.

The master and disciple, one orthodox and the other unorthodox, were a perfect match.

Most importantly, once Lin Zhi becomes Tang Bohu's apprentice, she will have plenty of excuses to summon Tang Bohu to the princess's residence.

She couldn't explain why she did it; she just subconsciously wanted to get close to Tang Bohu.

Human emotions are often complex. By the time Princess Deqing reached that age, and her husband had been dead for over a year, there was practically no one in the entire princess's residence with whom she could truly have a conversation.

Approaching forty, and seeing her old friends passing away one after another like leaves in the wind, she cherished Tang Bohu all the more.

It doesn't necessarily have to be about romance; even just chatting with Tang Bohu for a while each day would be wonderful.

Upon hearing this, Zhou Chu looked at Tang Bohu.

In any case, I cannot overstep my bounds; it is obvious that the princess is after the old man.

As for myself, I was just doing it incidentally.

It's not impossible to discipline Lin Zhi.

Tang Bohu glanced at Zhou Chu, then at Princess Deqing's expectant eyes, and realized that he had no choice but to agree.

However, Tang Bohu was quite happy to be the teacher of the princess's son, without having to worry about anything himself. What a wonderful thing!

But if he agreed so easily, he wouldn't be Tang Bohu.

"If this kid agrees, then I have no problem."

Tang Bohu then passed the buck to Zhou Chu.

"I do have a question."

Zhou Chu pondered for a moment.

"what is the problem?"

Princess Deqing asked in confusion.

"Is it really true that you can take any beatings or scoldings? You could get eighteen slaps a day without any problem, right?"

After chatting for a while, Zhou Chu finally relaxed completely and no longer felt the tension he had when he first arrived.

This is the issue Zhou Chu needs to address first; otherwise, he'll just agree to it as a perfunctory gesture.

"you!"

Upon hearing this, Lin Zhi flew into a rage. He was about to speak, but a single glance from Princess Deqing silenced him.

Lin Yao, on the other hand, looked smug.

"Since I said it, it means that's what I think. As long as they don't kill or maim, it's fine."

When Princess Deqing said this, she looked at Lin Zhi with a dangerous gaze that made Lin Zhi's hair stand on end.

"That's no problem."

Zhou Chu laughed upon hearing this, revealing a set of white teeth.

This made Lin Zhi feel increasingly uneasy.

"Yaoyao, why don't you take Young Master Zhou for a stroll? I'll have a chat with your Uncle Tang."

Princess Deqing looked at Lin Yao beside her and said.

Upon hearing this, Zhou Chu immediately perked up and glanced at Tang Bohu.

That look seemed to say, "You still say there's nothing between you two?"

Tang Bohu simply ignored it.

"From now on, I'll call you Weighing Instrument, so it won't seem so formal."

The princess looked at Zhou Chu and said.

Upon hearing this, Zhou Chu's gaze toward Tang Bohu became even more enigmatic.

"Yaoyao, let's take your weighing instrument brother for a walk."

Upon hearing this, Lin Yao beamed with joy.